The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in Photography

Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers a WHOLE bunch of good stuff, plus we touch down on some of the issues photographers are facing in the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest Rachel Brenke breaks down:

• Contracts

• Insurance

• Housekeeping items for your business

• Creating stability in a freelance schedule

• Scaling and outsourcing

• And a whole lot more!

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Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers creating an inclusive and diverse wedding photography business with Kirsten & Maria of Equally Wed. We’re covering:

• Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ clients in your business

• Using thoughtful language for a comfortable environment

• Creating community with likeminded vendors

• Avoiding tokenization of LGBTQ+ clients

• Education & the Equally Wed Certification

• So much more!

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Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast talks about client experience, getting published, and creating a comfortable space for your wedding couples. We chat with real-life unicorn Jessica Hunt about:

• How and where to get published

• What publishing can do for your brand

• Building a comfortable client experience

• Building a welcoming brand in a conservative market

• Plus: We chat about recent changes with the Knot & Pinterest regarding plantation weddings

• SO much more!

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Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast gets into the details of copywriting and brand messaging for photographers. The amazing Ashlyn Carter joins us to talk shop about:

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Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast is getting to the basics of accounting for photographers. We’re chatting with Helena Swyter, co-owner of Sweeter CPA, to get down to the nitty-gritty, including:

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Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers SO much exciting stuff, from shooting weddings on film, to prop styling, to diversifying your income as a photographer. Wedding photographer and founder of the Locust Collection, Kate Ignatowski, dives into the nitty-gritty of what it took to start her own business beyond her own photography, and pursuing projects that really matter. Quick talking points include:

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Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers making print sales a part of your client experience. Print sales can make a good source of additional income for your business but making it a part of your client experience can make it a consistent and permanent source. We explore how to create a unique client experience around print sales with Karen Clouse at Shootproof.

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Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast is all about how to market your wedding photography business on Instagram – for free. We’re skipping FB/IG ads and going straight to the no-cost strategies for wedding photographers to market their brands on Instagram. In this episode, we’re discussing:

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Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast explores photography contracts with Annette Stepanian, founder of Your Legal BFF. Annette talks about the best (easy) ways to protect your photography business. In this episode, we’re discussing:

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Welcome to the Photo Opp Podcast, where we’re finding opportunities in the photography business. Hosted by photographer, marketer and resident sleepy person Megan Breukelman, we’re exploring the photography industry and opportunities for your business. With insights from professionals in and around the business of photography, the Photo Opp Podcast aims to serve photographers who are looking to grow and scale their businesses.

If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, we would love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

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